brushed aside

VERB

ignore; refuse

Synonyms

WEAK

boycott cold-shoulder contradict cut deny disclaim dismiss disown disregard get rid of have no time for ostracize override rebuff reject repudiate scorn send away slight snub spurn sweep aside

Antonyms

WEAK

attend pay attention see

VERB

pay no attention to

Synonyms

WEAK

brush off discount dismiss disregard ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

She occasionally worried if they could afford their lifestyle, but brushed aside her concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Even Vance's past criticism of Trump -- once a potential liability -- was brushed aside.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He brushed aside suggestions that more oil drilling in the North Sea would make the UK more resilient.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Before they left, Richard brushed aside some of her wig hair and kissed her forehead, to avoid spoiling her lipstick.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie